As of June 3, 2025, India is seeing a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases. Most people are experiencing only mild symptoms, but health experts are keeping a close watch as new, faster-spreading variants are driving this uptick.
Latest Covid-19 Snapshot
- Active cases: 4,026 (as of June 3, 2025)
- States with most cases: Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
- Recent deaths: All reported in people with existing health issues
- Main variants: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 (both are sub-lineages of Omicron)
Why Are Cases Rising Again?
- Immunity from vaccines and past infections fades over time, making people more vulnerable.
- New variants can spread more easily and sometimes evade immunity.
- Most current infections are mild, but the virus is still circulating widely.
Symptoms to Watch For
The latest variants are showing symptoms similar to the common flu:
- Fever (mild to high)
- Sore throat
- Fatigue and body aches
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nasal congestion and cough
Note: Loss of taste and smell is rare in this wave.
Should You Get Tested?
Consider a Covid-19 test if you:
- Have cough, cold, or fever
- Are hospitalized with pneumonia
- Are elderly, have chronic health conditions, or are in close contact with vulnerable people
Testing Tips:
- Home antigen tests are convenient, but not always accurate.
- A positive test confirms Covid-19.
- A negative test doesn’t always rule it out—keep isolating if you have symptoms.
What Are Doctors Seeing?
- Most patients recover at home with mild symptoms.
- Hospital stays are usually short (less than a week).
- Some people are hesitant to get tested, even when advised by doctors.
- Persistent cough and fever lasting more than two days are common complaints.
What You Should Do
- If you have flu-like symptoms, get tested—especially if you are at higher risk.
- Isolate yourself if you test positive or have symptoms, even if your test is negative.
- Follow respiratory precautions: wear masks in crowded places and wash hands often.
- Stay updated on local health guidelines and vaccination drives.
While the current Covid-19 variants are not causing widespread severe illness, their ability to spread quickly means we all need to stay alert. Testing, early detection, and isolation remain key tools in keeping our communities safe.
